It’s that time of year again: The weird in-between when it’s not cold enough for tights to be a necessity, but you still need something to throw over your shoulders, especially for the fancy nights-out. Cape coats and ponchos are great transitional options for this season.

In high school, I discovered that fortune cookies are actually American (it appears the Chinese invented almost everything except these cookies). Growing up, I awaited the close of each meal at my family’s favorite Chinese restaurants for those damn cookies, believing they held the keys to my future.

From demure blush tones to innocent garden hues to quintessential Barbie pinks to searing fuchsias and bold magentas to the perfect shade of lipstick pink: October is the best month to show off your best pinks, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

What ever happened to good taste? Or at least functionality…? I can’t entirely blame the people at Kate Spade New York for this absurd contraption. I actually fault Charlotte Olympia for paving the way for designers to unleash their tacky sides

According to legend dating back to Boston in the 1700s, if leprechauns (or your prankster friends) see that you’re not wearing green on March 17th, they’ll pinch you! To avoid unsightly little bruises, I recommend one of the Emerald Isle-hued options below. My husband’s maternal grandfather was 100% happy go lucky Irish, and his spirit has me in the mood to celebrate.

These are some of the craziest sunglasses I’ve ever seen, but in a really, really good way. It’s like your Great Aunt Betty’s signature look has finally come into style. She’ll be so excited! Sadly, their price tags are equally surprising. $840 for sunglasses?? Here’s the reason – it’s art (no, really – the shades were designed by Swedish artist Anna-Karin Karlsson).